The one thing I remember most clearly about my first trip to Margate a few years ago was cycling past the Walpole Bay Hotel. It has a gorgeously Edwardian facade and on that day the street surrounding it was filled…
Summer is over. Booo! But thankfully it means there are adventures to be had with fewer tourists and expenses now it isn’t peak season, right? If you’re looking for a good book to accompany you on a journey or to…
Generator, the ‘poshtel’ megabrand in Europe, launched their first Stockholm location in June and I was lucky enough to stay there last month, just weeks after it had opened. Spread over 11 floors, the building felt like it had previously…
I was super excited to visit Cancer Research UK’s charitable exhibition in London about David Bowie yesterday. Curated by the V&A, Fame, Fashion & Photography brings together the work of renowned rock photographers Denis O’Regan and Chalkie Davies plus fashion photographer…
Most of my top 5 recommended beach reads for this summer are a little dark and freaky! Does that say something about me right now? Am I in need of a serious dose of sunshine and light? Or maybe everyone…
How well do you know your own city? This is what I was asking myself earlier this month as I booked myself onto the Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown walking tour with Free Tours by Foot London. Keen to experience…
Heading off on your dreamy summer holiday and need something stimulating to stop you falling asleep in the sun? Check out these new books that I recommend. I Take You by Eliza Kennedy. Do you love chick-lit characters who have…
I’ll put my hand up and admit I’m not normally a resort holiday kinda person. All that relaxing by the pool and worry-free dining? It isn’t really my thing. I prefer my overseas adventures to be a bit more challenging!…
You’re greeted with a high-five and a shot. In that order. But don’t worry, this isn’t a huge party hostel. In fact, the award-winning Home Hostel, run by its very own Mamma, lives up to its name by providing guests…